Coming out help?

Question

I'm 17 and am ready to tell my parents that i'm g*y, everyone at school knows and so does my older brother. How shoudl I tell me parent?

Answer 1

Just tell them.  Or if you are too nervous to do it in person, try writing them a letter.  They are your parents, they should love you no matter what!

Answer 2

Tell them you have something important to tell them. Sit them down and be open and honest. Say that it is very hard for you to tell them but you feel they should know. It will be tough but I think it will be good. Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

just sit 1 of them down and be like, "mom/dad.... IM g*y"

Answer 4

I think that if you tell them that you are going to move to CA that will give them the message. LOL No I don't think that you should be g*y it just shows how mentally demented you are and gives you no firm foundation to bring up a bright future!

Answer 5

You can just tell them when you feel ready. My parents would still love me if i were g*y, and i think your will love you 2!

Parents always say to be yourself and if this is who you are. then thats fine!

Just sit them down and say, "mom, dad this may be hard for you to hear, im g*y, but this is who i really am. i never chose to be g*y, it just happened."

i think they'll understand!!

THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING g*y!!!

even though others say there is!

Answer 6

Repent of this sin and you won't have to worry about it.

Answer 7

It really depends on you and on your parents, of course! But I do have a few tips (I came out to my family as a L*****n at age 17)

- Get your older brother to help you, assuming that he's supportive. If he's OK with it, perhaps he can reassure your parents that it's OK.

- Find a good, quiet time (not while they're preparing dinner, doing a stressful project, or driving)

- Make sure that you sound confident. If you're confident in who you are, it won't sound as scary to your parents.

If you tell us a bit more about your situation, then perhaps I can give you some more advice...

Good luck!!!

Answer 8

Dude, you are 17. That doesn't necessarily mean you're g*y. I don't condone experimentation, but 17 year olds rarely know what they want. I would wait it out for a few more years and see if that's really how you fly before breaking it to your parents, because that will forever change your relationship with them. Just a word of advice.

Answer 9

Try e-mailing [e-mail] and he could tell you of his experiences. If anyone else you know is out, they would probably have some good answers.

Answer 10

I just told my parents that I wasn't entirely sure of my sexuality and I felt attracted to girls as well as guys and that I was going to allow my heart to be open to accept the love in my life. Have your brother or a friend with you if it makes it easier. Don't discount their feelings, but let them know that you would like your emotions to be respected. One thing to remember is that our parents and grandparents grew up in a different world that was less accepting of unusual things. Love is a wonderful feeling regardless of gender. Good luck!

Answer 11

If you're 17 and have never expressed any kind of interest or liking in a girl, there is a very good chance they know.  They may be in denial, but parents know what kids your age should be going thru by now.  Try to get your brother to tell them with you, it'll make you feel a little more secure......especially if Dad tries to run after you .. j/k.  You have to tell them soon, do not keep this.  My sister kept her "secret" for many many years and she suffered mentally, emotionally and even physically.  Good luck and God bless.